GARLAND – A formidable Lucas Lovejoy Leopards effort proved too much for the Dripping Springs Tigers to overcome in a 8-25, 16-25, 17-25 loss Friday in the UIL 5A state semifinals at the Curtis Culwell Center.

Dripping Springs Tigers seniors (L-R) Kayleigh Dodson and Sarah Nading share a tearful embrace after receiving medals following Friday’s loss to Lucas Lovejoy. (Photo by Moses Leos III)

Dripping Springs (35-16) struggled to contain a myriad of Leopard weapons, including sophomor...